Master of Ministry
The Master of Ministry (M.Min.) is a professional degree, designed for those who do not have the resources to pursue the more advanced Master of Divinity. The program offers a strong component in the theory and practice of ministry, built on a biblical foundation.
The M.Min. offered by NationsUniversity is a generalist degree that does not provide concentrations such as counseling, preaching, campus ministry, chaplaincy, etc. The goal of the M.Min. is to provide a foundation for Christian ministry. A total of 54 semester credits are required for the degree.
Acceptance into the M.Min. program--Not open to students who register after August 15, 2009. Students holding the B.R.S. from NationsUniversity with a 3.0 G.P.A. are accepted into the M.Min. immediately upon request. If the G.P.A. is under a B average, the student's record must be reviewed before a decision can be made on the student's acceptance. For this student, admission is not guaranteed.
Those who apply from another institution must submit documentation that indicates they have a standard bachelor's degree (120 semester credits) or the equivalent. The degree may be in any discipline. If the student presents a three-year Bachelor of Theology or similar degree or diploma, the student may be admitted to the master's program only after completing the 30 General Education credits required for the B.R.S. However, in this instance, a bachelor's degree will not be awarded, as the General Education credits are considered "leveling" work.
One may begin taking classes immediately upon registration (starting with MRS 622), but acceptance into the M.Min. program will be determined after proper credentials have been submitted for review. Until that time, the student will be classified as a "certificate" student. A certificate student is qualified for a non-degree award only. Once formal acceptance is granted, courses taken will count toward the M.Min. degree.
Requirements for the Master of Ministry
MRS 622 A Search for Spirituality*
MRS 001 The Hebrew Scriptures*
MRS 006 The Greek Scriptures*
M 3 Systematic Theology
M 4 Biblical Hermeneutics
MRS 540 The Church to 109 C.E.
Ministry Courses (15 credits from M 7 and above and from MRS 600s)
Non-Ministry Electives (15 credits)
MFI 5 or 6 (field interview courses)
M 627 Service Project
*B.R.S. graduates who have taken BRS 1, 2, and 16.6 shall substitute courses of their choice.
Transfer Credit
Up to 12 credits in religious or related studies may be applied toward the M.Min., even though the credits may have been applied toward another degree. Transfer credits from another school must come from an accredited institution.
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